Cheer Up Man Utd Fans, Alex Ferguson Is Set To 'Return' As Manager At The Old Trafford

One of the most well-known names in English football, and arguably the greatest manager ever to grace the game, Sir Alex Ferguson built up quite a reputation for himself during his 27-year-old sensational stint at Manchester United.

After being appointed as Man Utd manager in November 1986, Fergie won 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League titles with the Red Devils. In a division regarded as the most exciting, and possibly the best league in the world, the Scotsman etched out a name for himself at the helm of probably one of England's most successful club.

But, as all good things must come to an end, the fairytale run of Ferguson also came to an end when he announced his retirement from football on 8 May, 2013. Breaking a lot of hearts across the globe, Fergie walked into the shadows with the teary-eyed fans left to make peace with his legend.

The sight of Ferguson screaming at his players alongside the touchline has now become a dream for the fans. But, not anymore, because Fergie is coming back to Old Trafford as manager. Yes, you read that right.

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The 75-year-old has agreed to manage the Manchester United 2008 XI for Michael Carrick's testimonial at the Old Trafford on 4 June.

"I think the best bit will be seeing the players, to be honest with you. If Michael's got guarantees these great players will appear, it will be fantastic crowd as it's a real attraction," Ferguson said.

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"I don't miss managing. I miss the big games of course but I made my decision and I'm enjoying it. I'm delighted Michael is getting a testimonial. It tells you Manchester United are probably the only club in England that can do that," he added.

On Ferguson's involvement, Carrick said: "I'm honoured that he's going to come back and be part of the game. He's probably the sole reason I came to the club and I can't thank him enough."

"He's been a huge influence on my career, learned so much from him and he's the man who probably taught me to win," Carrick added.

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Apart from Ferguson, Harry Redknapp - who managed Carrick at West Ham - will be in charge of Carrick's All-Star XI which will include former England colleagues Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Michael Owen.

Others who have agreed to take part in the cracking spectacle are Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs for the United XI.

Well, thanks to Carrick's testimonial, football fans will get a rare chance of reliving the memories of Ferguson's exceptional era in football.